Becky Atkinson

Territory Account Manager - Kansas/Missouri

I am a Territory Account Manager living in Kansas City. My territory includes all of metro Kansas City, Eastern Kansas, and parts of Western Missouri. Aside from doing Boost demonstrations or endo "Lunch & Learns", I enjoy attending cooking and wine courses, walking my dog and meeting with my book club at quirky restaurants. Oh, and I love cheese, card games and oolong tea!

Ida Baghoomian

Public Relations Manager

I've been at Ultradent for almost five years. I get to spread the word on how Ultradent has made a difference in the dental office, community and for patients all over the world! And now, I get to join other UPI bloggers in adding my "two cents". I've grown up in Salt Lake City, Utah. My family is Armenian (originally from Iran). If asked "what can't you live without", I'd say hot days, Texas Hold 'Em, sushi, carbs followed by a gym workout and unfortunately, my cell phone.

John Bernhard

Endodontic Product Specialist

John Bernhard is an 11-year veteran (gulp) of dentistry. It is fitting he is in the field of endodontics currently, since his emergence in dental has been root canal-like: festering, feisty, throbbing, thick with intrigue. His career has included stints with Dentrix Dental Systems and Ultradent. Until recently, he was deskbound as a marketing communications/product management person. Now he's out there where the rubber hits the road. Or, rather, the endo file hits the root canal wall. He currently lives in the high desert of California, AKA "The Devil's Nostril." Hot, windy, dry, awful - and soul-refining. He has two little ones: Lily,3, and Milo, 1 - and they are way, way, way cooler than he ever will be.

Dr. Dan E. Fischer

President/CEO

Dr. Dan E. Fischer graduated OKU from Loma Linda University in 1974. Following graduation, he was an instructor in the Restorative Department at Loma Linda University. Dr. Fischer maintained a full time private practice for fifteen years, working after hours on research and development. Since 1990, he has worked extensively in research and development, but still maintains a part time practice with an emphasis towards esthetic dentistry. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ultradent Products Inc. and extensively involved in the research and development of many products used widely in the dental profession, with numerous U.S. and foreign patents granted/pending. Dr. Fischer was presented with the Alumnus of the Year at Loma Linda University in 1994, and the Governor's Medal for Science Technology for the state of Utah in 1997. He travels world wide and lectures on new concepts of dentistry into the 21st Century. Dr. Fischer has written several articles published in U.S. and European journals. He is presently a member of Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Operative Dentistry and the American Dental Association. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Loma Linda University and at the University of Texas, San Antonio.

Erwin Fischer

VP of Information Technology

I'm currently the VP of Information Technology (IT) at Ultradent. I started back in the days when Ultradent as a "family" company was very literal, long all-night work projects were frequent, and multiple hats were a requirement. When I was younger, I started ripping apart vacuums, camcorders, and appliances, and then moved up to computers. Between the age of ten and fifteen, I worked in manufacturing, shipping, sales, accounting, and IT. Over the last twenty-five years. I've fulfilled many IT roles including: wiring, networking, server and desktop support, programming, database administration, application design, etc. As you may have guessed from my name, I'm an avid science nut – technology, biosciences, cosmology, and of course science-fiction. If you'd like tips on the latest utilities, gadgets and business devices, or feel an urge to debate the merits of the wide variety of devices and supplies carried in my giant 30lb laptop bag, we're bound to have a fun and possibly lengthy conversation. I'm also a proud father of four. I spend time at home with my kids working in the yard, practicing Kung Fu, or sometimes playing "World of Warcraft" – an especially great way to connect in the evenings while away on business. When travelling as a family, our favorites are the Disney Parks and Caribbean Cruises.

Evans Griego

Mechanical Engineer

Evans Griego is an Oxymoron. I'm a mechanical engineer with an artistic mind- an inner drive, with an exterior calm. I believe that with technological information you can create beauty. I am a Colorado native and Utah based designer. I analyze the technical world around me with artistic scrutiny. In search of the perfect design for my "old school" restoration project, my 1970 GMC classic truck, where simplicity meets beauty.

Corey Jaseph

Regulatory Affairs Team Leader

I've worked for Ultradent since September 2006, assisting with the endodontic and whitening product lines. Before Ultradent, I worked for Beckman Coulter and Guidant providing regulatory guidance on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic test kits. My "superpower" is to appear invisible to toilet and sink motion sensors in airport bathrooms. I have not yet figured out how to use this power for the greater good.

Melanie Jones

eCommerce Manager

It's hard to remember a time when Ultradent was not part of my life. I was raised here, starting with the job Dr. Fischer gave me when I was 15. You could say that Ultradent financed my orthodontic treatment, my high school French club trip, and my college education before it became my "real job." Over the 17 years I've been part of the Ultradent family, I've had the opportunity to learn its inner workings through positions in Molding, Shipping, International Sales, Product Training, Multimedia, and eCommerce. For an idealist like me, working for a company that sticks to its core values means I am rarely disappointed. I am the proud mommy of a darling toddler who has already become a world traveler, thanks to his parents' globe-trotting addiction. I also love to read, challenge my husband to a game of Scrabble, snuggle with my dogs, and attempt new recipes.

Louis Malcmacher, DDS FAGD

Guest Blog Author

Dr. Louis Malcmacher is a practicing general dentist in Bay Village, Ohio and an internationally known lecturer, author, and dental consultant known for his comprehensive and entertaining style. An evaluator for Clinicians Reports (formerly Clinical Research Associates), Dr. Malcmacher has served as a spokesman for the AGD and is a consultant to the Council on Dental Practice of the American Dental Association. He works closely with dental manufacturers as a clinical researcher in developing new products and techniques. For close to three decades, Dr. Malcmacher has inspired his audiences and consulting clients to truly enjoy doing dentistry by providing the knowledge necessary for excellent clinical and practice management. His group dental practice has maintained a 45% overhead since 1988. You can contact him at 440 892-1810 or email dryowza@mail.com . You can also see his lecture schedule at www.commonsensedentistry.com where you can find information about building the best dental team ever and sign up for his affordable monthly consulting programs, teleconferences, audio CDs and free monthly e-newsletter.

Nicolas Sondaz

International Regional Manager

I am a native of the French Alps. I relocated to KL/Malaysia in 2006 as International Regional Manager for Ultradent. Since then, I strive to improve the level of oral care in South East Asia, Pacific and South Africa. I enjoy playing on my imac, island hoping with my family, and sampling the local food and beer wherever I go. I am known and respected for my ability to ruin karaoke parties and my addiction to Durian.

Victoria L. Wallace

Major Account Manager - West Coast and Nebraska

I've been a CDA and RDA since 1976. My chairside career has included general dentistry and cosmetic/esthetic dentistry. I've had the great opportunity to lecture nationwide on dental products and procedures. My favorite topics are tooth whitening and adhesive dentistry. I've worked for Ultradent Products, Inc. since 1996. My role is to work with dental schools and residency programs on the West Coast and Nebraska. A few of my stats? I've been an active member of the ADAA, Immediate Past President of both the Nevada Dental Assistants Association and my local society. I'm the Vice Chair of the American Dental Assistants Association Foundation. In 2007, I was honored with the D. Kay Mosley Distinguished Service Award for contributions to the ADAA and the ADAAF. This meant as much to me as the Ultradent Salesperson of the Year Award in 1996. I also enjoy writing. I contribute articles for PennWell's publication, The Dental Office, along with articles in the Dental Entrepreneur, The ADAA Journal, and RDH magazine. I'm a Las Vegas, NV. Resident with a husband and 4 four-legged little girls. My other love in life? Shopping but, don't go there unless you're ready to talk!